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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,792.11, 827,713.15 and 327,861.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,792.11, 827,713.15 and 327,861.08 is: 452,448.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,792.11 : 827,713.15 = 327,861.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,792.11/827,713.15 = 327,861.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,792.11x = 827,713.15 × 327,861.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,792.11x = 271,374,925,434.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,374,925,434.91/599,792.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,448.31

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